Balanga - Nimapada, Puri

Balanga is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Balanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanga is 409055. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Balanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balanga

According to the 2011 Census, Balanga village had a total population of 5,673 people, including 2,882 males and 2,791 females, living in 1,320 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 80.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 851, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balanga

Balanga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balanga

Balanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Balanga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Balanga is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balanga village are given below:

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